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Convention 2010 logoKAR Convention 2010

October 18-20, 2010

Topeka Capitol Plaza Hotel
& Conference Center

See the Full Preliminary Agenda  NEW as of Sept. 1!
Register Today! Registration Form
Get Hotel Reservations Here

Thanks to our True Blue Sponsor!
Cap Fed 2010

"I love attending the KAR Convention every year for the business building strategies and networking. The connections you meet provide a great referral network, as well as seeing mentors and friends from across the state."  -- Traci Loftis, Real Estate Auction Partners, Derby

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Convention Continuing Education Classes --
Get a 'Ticket to Ride' all the way to Success!

“Help!”  Important Trends in Real Estate
Statistics, demographics, consumer desires and more will shape the real estate business of the future. Discover how to adjust your business to take advantage of the changes. (3 hours elective CE)convention 2009

“Here Comes the Sun”  Market Confidence for the Wary Buyer
Convinced all housing markets are weak, consumers are reluctant to engage, even in locally strong markets. Find out how to bring them back and build a confidence-inspiring career. (3 hours elective CE)

“Please Please Me”  Communicating in a World of Noise
In this world of noise, it's important to educate your clients about the process, use electronic media to save money, and keep systems flowing. Learn to communicate effectively! (3 hours elective CE)

right track“I am the Walrus”  Say What You Mean; Get What You Want
You negotiate to get the best deals and make your transaction work. Learn to identify the elements in effective negotiation including behavior styles, options and leverage. (3 hours elective CE)

“Eight Days a Week”  Required Broker Core: Common Violations           
Laws are changing all the time. Are you sure that you and your agents are following them? Learn how to explain the rules, and get scripts and tools for discussion. (3 hours elective CE for salespeople; 3 hours mandatory CE for brokers)

“Revolution”  Real Estate Realities: What Buyers & Sellers Need to Know
Consumers often believe they can accomplish the most important transaction of their lives without an expert to guide them. Learn the tools to help your clients understand what they need to know. Get the requirements you need in your initial interviews! (3 hours elective CE)

“The Long And Winding Road”     Required Salesperson & Broker Core      
You CAN get all 12 hours of continuing education during convention! Hear what’s causing problems, and how to avoid trouble in this highly  informative class. (3 hours mandatory CE; additional fees apply)

See the Full Preliminary Agenda - UPDATED SEPT 1!
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"As a broker, I always recommend my agents attend the Kansas Association of REALTORS® Annual Convention. If you are going to be successful in this business, you must keep informed, and the Convention is the best place to learn what is happening in the real estate industry. From the educational and motivational classes to all the networking opportunities available, you will reap 100 percent return on your investment!" -- Kelly Ellner Leiker, Dean Ellner REALTORS®, Hays 

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'IMAGINE' What You Will Learn!Conv Class

Besides the CE classes, there will also be seminars to give you the knowledge to take your business to the next level. THE FOLLOWING SESSIONS DO NOT OFFER CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDIT, but DO require convention registration. For an agenda, please click here.

“Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Heart’s Club Band”  Advanced Facebook
If you're already on Facebook, but want to know how to utilize it to its fullest potential, this session is for you. Find out how to divide your friends into groups, hide all those annoying Farmville requests and more! John Ringgold will show you how to use Facebook to do business!

“Penny Lane”   Financing Options to Meet Every Need 
Find out the latest in products available for home equity loans, swing/bridge loans and the Kansas Efficiency Loan for your buyers and sellers trying to make their homes more energy efficient. It's great information from our Convention Sponsors at Capitol Federal!

“When I’m 64”   From the Numbers to the Street: Using Statistics
Former NAR Economist and leading real estate consultant John Tuccillo will show you how to take the statistics you receive from NAR, KAR and your local association to the public. Learn how to take the statistics, transform them into real world information and use them in your day-to-day buyer and seller presentations.

NEW! “Paperback Writer”   Seven Levels of Communication, Sponsored by Kansas CRS Chapter
Kansas REALTOR® and author Michael Maher brings his special blend of edu-tainment as he explains how to go from relationships to referrals. Learn what the Seven Levels of Communication are, their impact, and how to utilize them to win in the next generation of sales. Seven strategies to get seven referrals in seven days revealed in one hour. Free gift for every attendee. Booksigning to follow. YOU DO NOT NEED TO BE A CRS TO ATTEND!

“Imagine”   Google 101
Google is more than just a way to search the Internet! Learn the FREE business tools available trade show boothsto make your personal and professional life easier from REBR's own Karen France.

"Magical Mystery Tour"   FHA Financing, Foreclosures and More
Luke Harry, the senior account liaison for our region of the Federal Housing Administration, will discuss FHA financing, the foreclosures outlook, and what's ahead. Don't miss this great information!

“Take Good Care of My Baby”  Lead Remediation: What’s Real & What’s Rumor?
Tom Langer from the Kansas Department of Health & Environment will talk about the new lead paint remediation requirements, its effects on owners, buyers, sellers, property managers and you! Don’t miss this important information!

“Got to Get You into My Life”   App Exchange: Speed Dating for Your Smart Phone
Is your smart phone your best friend? Or are you just getting started and need to know where to find all the tools it can provide? Either way, you’ll want to attend the App Exchange. See what others are using, and what’s just a waste of time or money.

NEW! "Don't Pass Me By"  REALTOR® Property Resource Demonstration
(Followed by individual meetings with Associations)
Kristen Hernandez of RPR will give an in-depth demonstration of the new NAR site, tell you how to get your Local Association ready to participate, and how REALTORS® can earn more money with this free new member service.

NEW! "Tell Me Why"   How Financial Reform Affects You and Your Clients
Find out how the new financial services reform legislation affects your clients, from Robert Baker of Housing and Credit Council of Topeka. Also get information on the FREE services HCCI has that can affect your bottom line (hint: Did you know they can answer your unique landlord issues?). (Attendees receive free breakfast sponsored by KAR) 

HOTEL INFORMATION

The Capitol Plaza Hotel is located at 1717 SW Topeka Blvd in Topeka. Check in is 3 p.m. with check out at noon. Guest rooms feature in-room movies, hair dryer, coffee maker and high speed Internet access. The hotel also features a fitness center, gift shop, Falling Water Grille and Water's Edge Lounge.

Reserve a room at the Capitol Plaza Hotel for the special KAR Convention price of $99 (Single) or $109 (Double) + tax. Call 785-431-7200 and tell then you're with KAR, or register online here. DEADLINE FOR THE SPECIAL DISCOUNT IS OCT. 1, but limited rooms are available, so please register early.

MANER CONFERENCE CENTER - Onsite registration and most meetings will be held in the Maner Conference Center, connected to the Capitol Plaza Hotel. If you are NOT staying at the hotel, you will want to park in the Convention Center's lot at the corner of 17th Street and SW Western. Please arrive in time to determine in which facility your session will be held, and allow time to walk to that location. A convention agenda with locations will be emailed to pre-registered attendees for your convenience.
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